Carola Becker

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My research interest is in decapod crustaceans. In previous projects, I have been studying symbiotic brachyurans (Pinnotheridae, Cryptochiridae) in order to understand their host-relations, life histories and reproductive strategies. Using morphological methods as histology, electron microscopy (SEM, TEM), micro-computertomography and 3D imaging techniques, I am studying reproductive systems also in regard to the evolution of sperm storage and phylogeny of brachyuran crabs. My present research is on the age determination and reproduction of commercially exploited decapod crustaceans in UK waters aiming to further develop morphological methods investigating growth bands which are formed periodically in the eyestalks and gastric mills of crustaceans.

Genetica, Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development, Journal of Crustacean Biology, Journal of Morphology, Journal of Invertebrate Reproduction and Development, Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the U.K., Zoology and others.